Instructional Systems Designer

GP Strategies•Warren, MI

10h

About The Position

Design Learning That Inspires. Build Experiences That Drive Performance. Do you love transforming complex concepts into engaging, high‑impact learning experiences? As an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) with GP Strategies, you’ll partner with clients to design training that accelerates skills, builds capability, and solves real business challenges—especially in engineering and manufacturing environments. If you are passionate about crafting powerful learning experiences across eLearning, ILT, and VILT—using cutting-edge authoring tools and creative media—you’ll thrive in this role. What You’ll Do Lead with Insight and Strategy Conduct needs assessments, audience analysis, and task analysis to identify performance gaps and define the most effective learning approaches. Collaborate closely with client stakeholders and SMEs to understand business challenges and translate them into targeted learning solutions. Perform independent research to anticipate learner needs, validate findings, and ensure instructional accuracy—especially for technical, engineering, or manufacturing content. Design Exceptional Learning Experiences Develop high‑quality eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Vyond. Design engaging instructor-led training (ILT) sessions (facilitator guides, participant guides, activities). Design engaging virtual instructor-led training (VILT) experiences using virtual platforms and interactive strategies. Write compelling creative content (scripts, scenarios, simulations, case studies, assessments). Create learning assets using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, etc.) to elevate design quality. Use multimedia, animation, and storytelling to make technical content digestible and engaging. Innovate & Not Just Execute Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies, methods, and innovative approaches. Explore and apply AI-driven tools for content generation, media creation, and learning enhancement. Continuously bring forward creative ideas, new formats, and design improvements. Develop with Precision Use rapid content development tools (Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Lectora, Vyond) to build polished courseware. Architect learning solutions that include simulations, practice activities, animations, decision trees, and knowledge checks. Ensure learning materials are instructionally sound, accessible, visually appealing, and technically robust. Collaborate & Deliver Facilitate virtual and in‑person design sessions to gather requirements and align stakeholders. Work independently and as part of a collaborative cross‑functional team. Manage projects efficiently—anticipate challenges, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines consistently. Why This Role Matters As an ISD at GP Strategies, you won’t just create content—you’ll create learning that changes behavior, builds capability, and drives business performance. You’ll design solutions used by thousands, shape the way technical professionals learn, and help clients solve real, high‑stakes challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation, creativity, instructional strategy, and technical learning, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a measurable impact. GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally. From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com. With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter. GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field.
Strong understanding of instructional design principles, learning science, and adult learning theory.
Proficiency with: Articulate Storyline Articulate Rise Vyond Adobe Creative Suite
Demonstrated experience designing both: Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Ability to translate complex technical, engineering, or manufacturing concepts into clear, engaging learning.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Creative thinker with strong writing and storytelling abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing courses for engineering, manufacturing, or technical audiences.
Experience with SCORM, xAPI, LMS workflows, and eLearning standards.
Familiarity with agile design processes.
Ability to visualize learning experiences and translate them into storyboards.
Experience using AI tools for rapid content conceptualization or design enhancement.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments, audience analysis, and task analysis to identify performance gaps and define the most effective learning approaches.
Collaborate closely with client stakeholders and SMEs to understand business challenges and translate them into targeted learning solutions.
Perform independent research to anticipate learner needs, validate findings, and ensure instructional accuracy—especially for technical, engineering, or manufacturing content.
Develop high‑quality eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and Vyond.
Design engaging instructor-led training (ILT) sessions (facilitator guides, participant guides, activities).
Design engaging virtual instructor-led training (VILT) experiences using virtual platforms and interactive strategies.
Write compelling creative content (scripts, scenarios, simulations, case studies, assessments).
Create learning assets using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, etc.) to elevate design quality.
Use multimedia, animation, and storytelling to make technical content digestible and engaging.
Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies, methods, and innovative approaches.
Explore and apply AI-driven tools for content generation, media creation, and learning enhancement.
Continuously bring forward creative ideas, new formats, and design improvements.
Use rapid content development tools (Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Lectora, Vyond) to build polished courseware.
Architect learning solutions that include simulations, practice activities, animations, decision trees, and knowledge checks.
Ensure learning materials are instructionally sound, accessible, visually appealing, and technically robust.
Facilitate virtual and in‑person design sessions to gather requirements and align stakeholders.
Work independently and as part of a collaborative cross‑functional team.
Manage projects efficiently—anticipate challenges, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines consistently.